Posts from Los Angeles

Mark Cutler has been designing interior and architectural spaces for years, making his name with residential designs for celebrities like Jennifer Lopez and Steve Carrell. He's a familiar figure on shelter magazines and HGTV, and his newest venture nousDECOR.com launched earlier this month.

By far, our favorite feature is the open floor plan! We can cook and entertain (or be entertained) at the same time - and we've never been able to do that before! We also love that having moved into a small space, we were forced to identify what we really needed, and what we could live without. We sold or donated a full room of goods, and kept only things we truly valued: accidental treasures (like our 70's technics record player), our investment pieces, and souvenirs we've collected on our travels.

I like the wall of big arched windows - being on the top floor of a 1925 office building provides that sort of interesting structure. Having Hollywood Boulevard right outside my front door is also very lively; things are always changing, and it's always crowded on the sidewalk. There's a nice view of the Hollywood Hills from the sofa. It's bright during the day and at night, the lights from the hills and the office building next door are a nice touch. I can't invite people over for a sit-down dinner, but I have hosted buffets, and have friends over here for drinks before we go to a restaurant or show.

I love my apartment ! I live on Balboa Island in an apartment above a garage. I'm steps to the water, and I love opening my dutch door and feeling cool ocean breezes.The apartment is older and definitely has quirks, but I love the character. While the bathroom and kitchen are tiny, there is a ton of closet space. Despite the angles, the layout is very easy to work with and allows for a bright and open feeling. Most importantly, it feels like home and reflects my personality!

Hilary bought a duplex in the hills of Silver Lake and converted it into a single family residence. It was the perfect location, with an incredible view. First she hired an architect and engineer, to figure out the structural aspects of the project, and then she turned to design firm Design Vidal to realize the interior and exterior design.

For those of you who didn't get to wing your way west for the La Cienega Design Quarter Legends event, here are the window installations that were created to honor this year's theme, Novel Interiors. (It's the only place online that you'll be able to see them!) The caption for each photo tells who designed the window and what book they turned to for their inspiration. Take a virtual stroll around the neighborhood to see how 2014's group of interior designers translated some of their favorite books and get a window into their imagination. What do you think? Which is your favorite?

When a few snapshots of Allison's apartment landed in my inbox, I knew it was an incredible space. Overlooking Silver Lake, this two bedroom home has a wonderful, dreamy quality, and ample space to living comfortably. The huge vertical French door style windows, hardwood floors and eclectic furniture all exist harmoniously together.

Kristen Buckingham, a Los Angeles-based interior designer, has created a treasure filled showroom in the center of the La Cienega Design Quarter. With a mix of traditional and modern home goods both large and small scale, her showroom doubles as a design lab and retail space, open to anyone. Most of the time Kristen is busy with her design firm and full roster of clients. However, since opening her own showroom, she has been able to offer pieces that she has custom designed, and those she hunted down and restored.

Chris and Damian had been living in a loft and wanted to move into a house, so they purchased this small home as a fixer-upper. Because of it's condition and perceived lack of curb appeal, they were able to snatch up the place at a great price, leaving plenty of budget for renovations.

Masha, originally from St. Petersburg, Russia, and Colin, originally from St. Louis, have been married for just over one year, in which time they've created a beautiful and unique home full of international curiosities. Showcasing an array of treasures, from Eames furniture to vintage Geisha fans, the home represents a collection of real life experiences that the couple has enjoyed.